In Practice 22: 458-471 (2000)
© 2000 British Veterinary Association

Intervertebral disc disease in the dog 2. Management options

THE first part of this two-part article on degenerative disc disease in the dog covered intervertebral disc and spinal cord pathophysiology, historical and clinical features, differential diagnosis and diagnostic aids (In Practice, July/August 2000, pp 355-369). This article discusses the management options, both non-surgical and surgical, for cervical, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral disc disease.

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The author wishes to thank the veterinary surgeons who referred the cases illustrated and the nursing staff who helped with postoperative care.